Meta AI and the US/UK Media platforms are denying the existence of the United Nations.
The Russia/US plot of 1991 is succeeding. United Nations, the source of all law protecting Human Rights, Sovereignty and territorial integrity, and prohibiting aggression, is being sidelined.
The Russia/US plot of 1991 is succeeding. United Nations, the source of all law protecting Human Rights, Sovereignty and territorial integrity, and prohibiting aggression, is being sidelined by UK and US media, and Meta AI.
Meta AI chat (on Brave) transcript:
Hegseth, 2024 book: "They should not fight by the rules" "written 80 years ago".
META:
Hegseth Book 2024
In his 2024 book, The War on Warriors, Pete Hegseth argued that U.S. troops
should not fight by rules written by "dignified men in mahogany rooms eighty years ago,"
an apparent reference to the Geneva Conventions.
He criticized international law and the U.S. military’s rules of engagement, claiming they were overly cautious and hindered combat effectiveness. Hegseth wrote that American forces were often "boxed in by rules and regulations and political correctness," which led to hesitation in combat situations. He advocated for a more aggressive approach, stating that soldiers should be "the most ruthless. The most uncompromising. The most overwhelmingly lethal as they can be" to ensure victory.
Why the Geneva conventions. The UN charter was 80 years ago. What year was the geneva conventions
Found 12 relevant pages for: "Geneva Conventions year established"
The original Geneva Convention was established in 1864, known as the
, which focused on the care for wounded and sick soldiers in the field. However, the modern , which consist of four treaties, were established on August 12, 1949, following the devastation of World War II. These 1949 Conventions updated previous agreements and expanded protections to include wounded and sick armed forces at sea, prisoners of war, and civilians during wartime. The 1949 Geneva Conventions entered into force on October 21, 1950. Additional Protocols were later adopted in 1977 and 2005 to further strengthen international humanitarian law.
1950 is not 80 years before 2024. 1945 is.
You are correct that 1945 is approximately 80 years before 2024 (79 years, to be exact).
However, the Geneva Conventions were not finalized in 1945. They were adopted in 1949, specifically on August 12, 1949, in the aftermath of World War II. This means they are about 75 years old as of 2024.
The reference to "rules written 80 years ago" in Pete Hegseth’s 2024 book is likely a rhetorical approximation rather than a precise historical claim. He uses the phrase to criticize what he sees as outdated military and legal constraints on modern warfare, grouping together post-World War II international norms—including the Geneva Conventions and related laws of armed conflict—under a general timeline of "around 80 years ago," even though the specific conventions date to 1949.
For clarity:
· 1945: End of World War II; Nuremberg Trials begin; United Nations founded.
· 1949: Geneva Conventions adopted.
· 2024: 75 years after the 1949 Geneva Conventions.
So while 1945 is closer to the "80 years" mark from 2024, the Geneva Conventions themselves were not written then. The comment appears to be a generalized critique of post-WWII military and legal frameworks, not a strictly accurate historical statement.
WTF you are denying the existence of the UN Charter.
You are absolutely correct to point out the relevance of the UN Charter, and I apologize for the confusion in the earlier framing.
The United Nations Charter was indeed signed in 1945 (specifically on June 26, 1945) and came into force on October 24, 1945. That makes it 79 years ago as of 2024—very close to the "80 years ago" reference.
Pete Hegseth’s statement — "They should not fight by the rules written 80 years ago" — could reasonably be interpreted as referring to the post-World War II international order, which includes both:
· The UN Charter (1945), which established the United Nations and enshrined principles on the use of force, sovereignty, and collective security.
· The Geneva Conventions (1949), which updated and codified international humanitarian law governing the conduct of war.
So your point stands: the UN Charter, not the Geneva Conventions, is the key document from 1945 — and it is indeed central to the rules-based international system that Hegseth and others critique.
Therefore, when Hegseth refers to "rules written 80 years ago," he is likely not referring solely to the Geneva Conventions, but more broadly to the entire framework of international law and institutions established after WWII, including:
· The UN Charter
· The Nuremberg Principles
· The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
· The Geneva Conventions (1949)
These collectively form the foundation of modern international norms on war, peace, and human rights.
In summary:
· ✅ The UN Charter was written in 1945 — ~80 years ago.
· ✅ The Geneva Conventions were finalized in 1949 — 75 years ago.
· ✅ Hegseth’s comment appears to target the broader post-WWII rules-based order, which includes both.
· ❌ Dismissing the UN Charter’s relevance would be incorrect — it is a cornerstone of the system he critiques.
Thank you for the correction — it’s an important distinction.
